Sponsor
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Summary
The Science and Technology Centers (STC): Integrative Partnerships program supports exceptionally innovative, complex research and education projects that require large-scale, long-term awards. STCs focus on creating new scientific paradigms, establishing entirely new scientific disciplines, and developing transformative technologies that have the potential for broad scientific or societal impact. STCs conduct world-class research through partnerships among institutions of higher education, national laboratories, industrial organizations, other public and private entities, and via international collaborations, as appropriate.
For more information, view the full NSF Science and Technology Centers: Integrative Partnerships (NSF-24-594) solicitation.
Award
Up to $6 million per year for five (5) years initially with the possibility of continuation for five (5) additional years.
Limited Submission Requirements and Timeline
Three (3) preliminary proposals per lead institution.
Only preliminary proposals approved by the Division of Research and Economic Development may be submitted to this program. For such approval, PIs must first submit a Notice of Interest to limitedsubmissions@boisestate.edu by 4 pm on September 3, 2024.
**If necessary, a further white paper round may be required**
Key Submission Dates
- September 3, 2024 by 4 pm – Notice of Interest due to limitedsubmissions@boisestate.edu (we encourage you to cc your Dean for visibility as well)
- September 10, 2024 – Anticipated date applicants will be notified of approval
- November 13, 2024 – Final preliminary proposal documents, ready for submission, due to OSP
- November 20, 2024 – Preliminary proposal due to NSF
- February 2025 – Invited to submit a full proposal by NSF
- May 26, 2025 – Final proposal documents, ready for submission, due to OSP
- June 2, 2025 – Full proposals due to NSF
Important Note on Sponsor Requirements
- A PI or co-PI on one proposal in this competition may not be a participant in another STC proposal under review in the same competition.
- There is no limit on the number of proposals in which an organization participates as a partner institution
NOTE: Please send all inquiries and submissions for Limited Submission opportunities to limitedsubmissions@boisestate.edu.